The artists focus has been on the uses , meanings and reasons behind shrines.
How shrines are used in rituals in order to bring healing on physical as well as emotional and spiritual levels.
The piece “ votives for the damaged, or identifying a narcissist” , involves notes for recognising and identifying abusers. Oftentimes healing starts with being able to recognise that abuse has taken place.
After acknowledging and recognising abuse , healing can take place as the victim needs to take cognissance of how abusers work and how to end the cycle.
This series is aimed towards a kind of handbook and self help tool to facilitate healing.
Enquiry for Shrine To The Ones Doing It By Themselves
Shrine To The Ones Doing It By Themselves, Griet van der Meulen , Collage